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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,177.50, 546,363.45 and 114,859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,177.50, 546,363.45 and 114,859.50 is: 172,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,177.50 : 546,363.45 = 114,859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,177.50/546,363.45 = 114,859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,177.50x = 546,363.45 × 114,859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,177.50x = 62,755,032,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,032,685.28/364,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,319.91

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